Picky Eaters' Journal
French Toast
If you want to visit the birthplace of french toast, you won't need to know how to speak French!
The origins of french toast are not entirely clear, but long before this sweet snack was called “french toast," similar recipes were being whipped up all around the world. One of the earliest versions of french toast has been traced back to the Roman Empire.
The name “french toast" was first used in 17th-century England. The recipe — and name — were brought to America by early settlers.
In France, the dish is called “pain perdu," meaning “lost bread." Why lost bread? Originally, people made French toast from stale bread in order to make use of bread that would otherwise have been thrown away.
Recipe
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons sugar
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 eggs
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1/4 cup milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8 slices challah, brioche, or white bread
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1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed
40 Mins 5 Servings
1. Break 2 eggs. It's ok to make some mess.
Slowly start stirring in flour. Start with a cup, and stir a little more at a time until you get a runny batter but not as thin as milk – don’t stress about this step, you can always adjust as you go!
Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)
Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)
